Commemorating 50 years of profound impact and providing a shining beacon for the Inclusion Revolution, the Eternal Flame of Hope monument is the newest addition to Chicago’s world-class public art collection. Featuring a custom design by renowned sculptor Richard Hunt, the monument welcomes millions of visitors each year to its prominent location at the main entrance of the Museum Campus and Soldier Field. The sculpture rises 30 feet into the air and features an eternal flame, burning perpetually to honor athletes past, present & future as a symbol of hope and inclusivity.

The permanent monument plaza and sculpture was dedicated at a special ceremony on July 20, 2018. The monument’s landscaped plaza and donor recognition walls are inscribed with the names of supporters from around the world who have helped to “light the flame.”

Light the Flame!

Make a donation to support Special Olympics' 50th Anniversary and add your flame to the map below! Donations are welcome at any level, and all donors will receive recognition on the Light the Flame online donor list. The map below shows the zip codes of all of our donors, become part of our global family lighting the flame of Inclusion!

Be a Hero

Donations at the $500 Heroes Level or above receive recognition on the website below and on the Eternal Flame of Hope monument donor wall. As an option, names of past or present Special Olympics Athletes can receive recognition next to their name with a symbol.

The recognition placement for donors on the Eternal Flame of Hope monument donor wall is as follows:
Donations from $500-$999 receive recognition as “Heroes” on the monument donor wall (limited to 1,000 names).
Donations above $1,000 receive recognition as “Flame Keepers” in larger font on the monument donor wall (limited to 250 names).
Donations above $25,000 receive recognition as “Supporters” in larger font on the monument donor wall (limited to 100 names).

DONATE NOW

If you are considering a gift of $25,000 or more, please reach out about the specific rights and benefits you will receive in addition to your inclusion on the wall. Contact Aimee Spack at aspack@soill.org or call (309) 888-2566

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Thanks to our Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Host Committee members

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